grayware

noun
UK: /ˈɡreɪwer/
US: /ˈɡreɪwer/

  1. Software that is not clearly malware but may be unwanted or pose a security risk

    1. My computer flagged some grayware.
    2. The IT department is scanning the network for potential grayware infections that could compromise our systems.

Synonyms

pup

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "grayware" is /ˈɡreɪwer/ in British English and /ˈɡreɪwer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grayware": pup.

Example usage of "grayware": "My computer flagged some grayware.". More examples on the page.